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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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FBI Warns of ‘More Destructive’ DDoS Attacks

SecureWorld News

For the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), this was the final straw that led to a new warning about 'more destructive' DDoS attacks. FBI warning addresses DDoS amplification attacks. In a recent Private Industry Notification , the FBI warned businesses to watch out for DDoS amplification.

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EnemyBot malware adds new exploits to target CMS servers and Android devices

Security Affairs

The botnet was first discovered by Fortinet in March, the DDoS botnet targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

As that definition spans the cloud and data centers, and on-premises, mobile and web users, application security needs to encompass a range of best practices and tools. Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step.

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Top 9 Cybersecurity Challenges SMEs Currently Face

Responsible Cyber

IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. DDoS Attacks. Indeed, it has added convenience to our hectic schedules. SQL Injection.

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Portnox Cloud: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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Understanding Cybersecurity

SiteLock

is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. The network. The operating system. Web servers.